We recently had the chance to connect with Daisy Close and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Daisy, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
I think everyone is secretly struggling with the perception of love. Not only what it means, but also how it feels and looks like to be truly loved. It’s a difficult topic to open up about and express that vulnerability because it’s so personal and everyone takes their feelings to heart. I think everyone has gone or will go through a time in their lives that made them question if someone really loved them or if someone’s love and affection was authentic and unwavering despite the many distractions of the world around us. Love is scary in this generation because the people who choose to believe in love believe in many different ways from one another. Some take it lightly, others not so much. I think the reason why most people struggle feeling or expressing love is because the person they are trying to express it to doesn’t believe in love the same way they do. Love is patient; love is kind. Love is finding someone on the same wavelength as you and willing to go the extra mile just to banish all doubt. Love is scarce and hard to come by in this generation. There are so many outlets, such as social media and external sites, that make it justified and easier to have wandering eyes, which in turn causes people to believe they have options and no need to commit to one person, as they are always looking for something better. The biggest downfall of humanity in my eyes is the fact that many people will always be looking for something better, regardless if that’s related to love or not, and take the people and things they have for granted simply because they have this greed that almost eats them up inside, making them almost unable to appreciate a good thing, leading them once again on the hunt to find their next prized possession. It’s an endless cycle with little to no gratification in the end. Real love is a battle; it’s a commitment to fight through the good and bad times and show them why you’ll love them more the next day than you did the last. You have to look past people’s flaws and insecurities, see the good in them, and use your strengths to your advantage to help their weaknesses and vice versa. I believe love is a choice rather than a feeling. You’re not always going to feel loved by someone, just like they are going to have their days when they feel like you don’t love them. Choosing to love someone means regardless of your feelings, you’ll always choose them. You’re actively choosing them every day as an act of love. In my eyes that’s the highest service and act of love you can give to someone, but also it only means something if that act is reciprocated. And to choose someone, you have to commit to them. That commitment will serve as a token of trust to show them they are the one and only one for you in your eyes.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Absolutely! My name is Daisy Close. I am an American-Peruvian singer, songwriter, actress, and model. I feel my work is special, as I find myself to be a storyteller with an immense amount of love and passion for what I do, having been a performing artist since a young age. I believe my work is unique because it is all authentic to me and comes from the heart. I am known for singing a duet with Kelly Clarkson featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show, for being a contestant on American Idol, and for releasing my own music as an independent artist.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I believe the number one thing that not only breaks bonds between people but also restores them is trust. Without trust, all is broken. It’s impossible to have a genuine connection with someone without trust. I think there are many ways trust can easily be broken, but most of those ways include the other party being aware and still choosing to break trust out of a selfish pursuit of their own gratification. In turn, when trust is broken, the heart, peace, and mind of the other person are broken. Depending on the situation, some may be able to look past the hurt and disappointment, while others may never be able to see you the same and move on from that pain you caused them by breaking their bond. If the other person is able and willing to restore trust with you, it must be proven by actions and effort rather than words, and it will take time for the initiative to take root in the parts of them that were broken and for that bond to once again grow strong.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me many things that success simply never could. I always have said this, but I’m actually more thankful for my suffering and failures than my successes because I wouldn’t be as successful as I am today if I didn’t have to endure those struggles because in turn they brought me the motivation and desire to become better and push myself towards success. Suffering taught me what it felt like to be in a bottomless pit and still have the courage to believe in myself and pull myself back up when nobody else was there to do it for me. It taught me how to be strong in my solitude and how to never let a disappointment set me back and wallow in this carcass of self-pity, but rather use the hurt as the most powerful form of motivation, discipline, and determination to rise above my struggles and make such a life for myself that one day I can look back at my struggles and smile, knowing it was the fuel I needed to step into the shoes of the successful person I am.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I’m committed to making all of my dreams come true. That’s my life mission regardless of any bumps, detours, or delays along the way. I won’t stop, and I’m a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the commitment I made to myself, my younger self, and my family and loved ones. I have been pursuing my dreams for the testament of time and have sacrificed so much to be where I am today, and I’m not even as close to my dreams as I want to be. I have been working hard towards my dreams since a young age, and that drive and unconditional love and passion for what I do has followed me all the way into my adult age and has given me the reassurance and strength I need to continue pursuing what I know is my destiny until it is proven true.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
When I’m gone, I ultimately hope people can remember me as a person with such love, passion, and strength. I want to be someone other people look up to as inspiration for why they should value their life and goals. I think life is short, and I want my life to be filled with the most impactful and long-lasting pieces of work that allow me to leave my legacy not only for my family but also for future families and generations to come. I want to be remembered as a pure and genuine soul who loved so selflessly yet was willing to go to the ends of the earth for the people she loved and cared about as well as turning her dreams into a reality because that’s how much she truly believed in herself and in the power of her dreams. Most importantly, I want to be remembered as someone who left a positive impact on all through myself, what I do best, and what makes me feel alive.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://63b4de56b70bb.site123.me/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daisy.close/
- Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/60NmlfI520csa0MEA3aF4V?si=Iy__xl8zQJGV2K7sZzYbDg
